# Cuckoo Timer — Task management with pomodoro

> Task management and skill development tracker based on the 10,000-hour rule. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊航 何.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-timer/id1212257572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊航 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106886288)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 319 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2017-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-timer/id1212257572/reviews.md

## What is Cuckoo Timer?

Task management combined with 10,000 hours rule.

It takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in a field. We work not just for work, we complete our tasks not just for tasks themselves. 

In fact, what we want are SKILLS! Every task completed should end up with a better SKILL.

***What Cuckoo Can Do For You***
1. Classical Time Tracking: Track time spent for every task you created.
2. Task Management: Shake your device to quickly add new Tasks, attribute your Task to a certain Skill that you want to cultivate.
3. Skill Cultivation: Tasks are for improving your skills. You can link multiple Tasks to one Skill, and time spent on those tasks will be summed as the total time of the Skill. So that you can see clearly how your skills grow towards 10,000 hours.


***More Features***
1. A new beautiful background picture everyday;
2. Full-screen focus mode to focus on your work;
3. Advanced features such as task priority setting, iCloud sync.


Privacy Policy & Use of Terms Link:https://cuckoo2017.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/布谷布谷隐私政策/

## Key features

- Classical time tracking for tasks
- Task management with skill attribution
- Skill cultivation progress visualization
- Daily beautiful background pictures
- Full-screen focus mode
- Task priority setting
- iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Account | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cuckoo Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Clean, minimalist, and beautiful interface design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
- ⏱️ Effective Pomodoro timer functionality
- 💡 Innovative 10,000 hours tracking concept
- 🎵 Calm and soothing audio experience
- 📊 Good task and goal management features
- 😊 Cute and charming aesthetic
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance

**Cons**

- 🌐 Incomplete English translation throughout app
- 🐛 Language setting doesn't fully apply to all text
- 🔧 Multiple bugs on Mac M1 devices
- ⏸️ Timer stops when phone is locked
- 🎵 Music cannot be disabled (only 4 preset options)
- 📱 iPad version has poor layout with cut-off text
- ❌ No undo/delete functionality for completed tasks
- ☁️ No iCloud sync, only 48-hour backup
- 🔴 No badge notifications for pending tasks
- 📖 Insufficient in-app guidance and tutorials
- 🎵 Music cuts out before timer completes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Skill recording time sync issue with manually uploaded tasks
- Timer freezes and requires manual time entry
- Language setting reverts to Japanese unexpectedly
- Data loss after app update
- Skills option disappeared after update
- Notification sound doesn't work when muted
- Manually entered tasks don't appear in daily reports
- iPad text cutoff and layout issues
- Music interruption during timer countdown

**Most requested features**

- Complete English translation for all UI elements
- Customizable number of tasks per Pomodoro session
- Widget support for home screen
- Focus mode that discards time if app is switched
- Task deadline reminder notifications
- Daily recurring task functionality
- Time-block calendar view showing task allocation
- Ability to toggle/mute notification sounds
- Mac version of the app
- Undo/delete functionality for completed tasks
- iCloud sync across devices
- Badge notifications for pending tasks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-timer/id1212257572/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 增加技能卡片歸檔功能

*2026-03-23, version 3.23*

哈嘍，很喜歡這個可愛的介面設計已經有購買，但是在技能卡片的部分，好像如果執行完只有刪除，沒有歸檔功能？這樣雖然任務不會遺失，但技能卡片刪掉之後就沒有技能的紀錄了，希望可以添加一個歸檔的功能，這樣也可以在以後需要使用時啟用他，也不會一直放著佔空間。

### 5/5 — 一点建议

*2024-08-27*

一个番茄或许可以完成多个任务，建议任务可以自定义个数😊

### 4/5 — 希望能改一下

*2024-07-25, version 3.23*

能不能添加一个“删除任务”的功能，谢谢

### 5/5 — 希望可以出一个更全面的guide或者英文版本

*2024-04-22, version 3.23*

谢谢作者的可爱设计 一直很喜欢。有的时候技能记录时间会卡bug手动上传了task的时间但是没有更新关联技能的时间

### 1/5 — No way to change to english??

*2024-04-17*

Cannot navigate. No language settings as far as I can tell.

### 5/5 — 意外发现

*2024-03-19*

搜索番茄工作，搜到的，试着使用一下，感觉还不错！继续使用看看

### 4/5 — 请问有延时功能吗

*2022-12-24, version 3.23*

比如说时间到了后，你需要多几分钟完成手头的事情，而不是立即停止。应该如何操作？ 谢谢

### 5/5 — 希望能关音乐

*2022-09-22, version 3.23*

这个App很简洁，使用也很方便，界面美观。但是我希望番茄钟的音乐可以关掉，倒计时结束的时候有个滴滴滴的通知就行了。

### 5/5 — 喜欢

*2022-08-28, version 3.23*

很清新

### 5/5 — 求求了更新个widget吧！

*2022-08-26*

我愿意付费！！你们的ui太好看了！

## Frequently asked questions about Cuckoo Timer

### What does Cuckoo Timer do?

Cuckoo Timer is a task management application that also focuses on skill cultivation. It allows you to track the time you spend on various tasks and attribute them to specific skills you want to develop. The app helps you visualize your progress towards achieving mastery in those skills.

### How does Cuckoo Timer help with skill development?

The app links individual tasks to specific skills. By completing tasks, you contribute time to the associated skill. Cuckoo Timer then sums up the total time spent on tasks for each skill, providing a clear overview of your progress towards the 10,000-hour rule for expertise.

### Is Cuckoo Timer free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for advanced features. This allows users to try the core functionality for free and decide if they want to invest in additional capabilities.

### What are the key features of Cuckoo Timer?

Key features include classical time tracking for tasks, task management with skill attribution, skill cultivation progress visualization, a full-screen focus mode, daily background pictures, task priority setting, and iCloud sync for data backup and synchronization across devices.

### Who is Cuckoo Timer for?

This app is designed for individuals who are serious about developing expertise in various fields. It's ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to systematically improve their skills and manage their time effectively with a long-term goal in mind.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.23 — 2021-04-12

Improved user experiences.

### 3.22 — 2021-04-09

Deleting pomodore records allowed.

### 3.21 — 2021-04-07

Fixed bugs.

### 3.20 — 2021-04-06

Improved user experiences.

### 3.15 — 2020-07-09

Fixed the crash bug.

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